Educational Diagnostician

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Diagnostician

Date Posted:

6/4/2026

Location:

Sunnyvale High School

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Position Title:

Educational Diagnostician Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt

Reports to:

Director of Special Education Salary Range:
District Salary Scale

Dept./School:
Sunnyvale High School Date:
June 4, 2026

Length of Work Year: 10 months School Year:

Primary

Purpose:

Assess the educational, learning styles, and program needs of students referred to special education services. Work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate instructional programs for students with disabilities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master's degree in educational assessment

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Valid Texas educational diagnostician certificate

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development, and learning theories

Ability to interpret data

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Two years teaching experience

Experience as Diagnostician preferred

Experience using eSped preferred

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Assessment

1. Select and administer formal and informal assessments to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and Texas Education Agency regulations.

2. Compile and evaluate comprehensive student information including classroom observations; personal interviews with the student, teachers(s), parents and others; and relevant assessment data from student's cumulative folder. Consult with parents and teacher concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.

3. Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures.

Consultation

4. Present staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in identifying and understanding students with disabilities.

5. Assist classroom teachers with implementation of IEP.

Program Management

6. Participate in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.

7. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the assessment program and make changes based on findings.

8. Compile, maintain, and file reports, records, and other documents required.

9. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.

Other

10. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:
Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment

Posture:
Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:
Frequent walking

Lifting:
May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist nonambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours

Environment:
Exposure to biological hazards; may require district wide travel

Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress

Application Procedures:

District Employees:
Complete online application through Frontline Applitrack

() and Complete District Transfer form and submit

to Human Resources

Outside Applicants:
Complete online application through Frontline Applitrack () and address questions to:

Amy Tutle, Executive Director of Student & Staff Services

Sunnyvale ISD

417 E Tripp Rd

Sunnyvale, TX 75182

Attachment(s):

* SHS Educational